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2010 Dodge Avenger electrical problems

40 complaints (25% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000.

owner complaints
40
of this car's complaints
25%
typical mileage
65,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Instrument cluster/panel
    2
  • Starter assembly
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Avenger electrical problems in other years

1995200020102014

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2010 Dodge Avenger owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 4, 2026 · Body, Brakes · TX

brakes are bad paint and body arent in good condition have had some stalling problems

Filed Aug 3, 2024 · Electrical · NE

Right turn signal has gone dismantled. It works erratically. Previously Baxter changed it. It had warranty for 3 years or 36000 miles. 3 years has passed but it did not surpassed 36000 miles yet. New motherboard of this system unavailable in market.

Filed Dec 12, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · 90,100 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while attempting to make a left turn while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle started rattling at the front-end of the vehicle. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact shifted to park, turned off and then restarted the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal operation. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that there was a malfunction with an unknown part. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,100.

Filed Mar 1, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · AR · fire

While I was driving my car began to smoke, there was no warning lights on my dashboard & my temperature gage was in the middle, indicating my car was not overheated. I pulled over put the vehicle in park & it became completely engulfed in flames. My car is a total loss!

Filed May 13, 2020 · Electrical, Visibility · 105,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the heating system failed which caused the defroster to become inoperable. The contact stated that the windows became foggy, and it was difficult to see the roadway to drive safely. An unknown dealer was contacted but offered no assistance. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2020 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · TN

My family was on our way out of town when the car suddenly turned off we were in the middle of the highway we had someone push us to the curb and we we cranked the car it started right up but ever since then it's been 5 years now it will cut off whenever! U never know when it's going to happen it just stops and u can pull over and crank it back it might crank right then and it might not we have had to wait as long as an hour needless to say this car is basically scrap I loved my car until this started my dads a mechanic and he saying it has to be electrical he's seen to many of them burnet up needless to say it's an emergency only car I just wish they would figure it out I'm not the only one that this is happening too

Filed Nov 25, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 145,000 miles · FL

I need some answers to this major safety issue. I have been experiencing issues with my 2010 dodge avenger. These issues are while driving the vehicle on the roadway, highway vehicle just cuts of without any warning signs with cars going at least 45mph following. Vehicle has also not started on over 15 occasions. I have taken it to the dealership who intern has made repairs stating that the issue was fix, but when I get vehicle home after an enormous repair bill it won't start again. The dealer has told me that they don't know why vehicle is abruptly going dead while driving.this is a major safety issue. Last occurence was in october 2019. Vehicle is still a repair shop.

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 139,000 miles · TX

While driving my vehicle at 60mph, my gas pedal simply stopped working. My rpms on the dashboard went to 0(zero) and my vehicle began slowing down. I became stranded in the middle of the freeway with cars honking at me. I could not do anything but turning off the vehicle, then turning it back on. When it started up, I began driving for about 1/2 of a mile and it stalled again. I was able to pull off to the shoulder, but the steering became difficult to turn, and so did the brake. It's as if I was forcing the car to come to a complete stop, and the brake was fighting against my foot. I sat for 10 minutes before starting the vehicle again and quickly exiting the freeway. I took it to a private mechanic, and he pulled a code stating it was a faulty throttle body. After inspecting it, he recommended a complete cleaning of it. So he cleaned it. I went to drive home and the car stalled again, this time as I was coming to a stop sign. With cars behind me honking, it became embarrassing, so I exited the vehicle and pushed it off the side of the road as my passenger steered the vehicle. They noticed the same difficulty in steering and the hard brake. The problem has not been resolved, due to my inability to do so due to financial reasons. Upon doing some research there are many other 2010 dodge avenger owners facing this same safety hazard. As well as this issue, my car will randomly 'honk' on its own. Just the other day, while sitting at a red light, it started to aggressively honk. The vehicle in front of me started driving(though it was a red) and almost ran into oncoming traffic. A nearby officer saw this and pulled me over. I was given a verbal warning and told to get the issue resolved immediately. The officer was being kind, and told me, he could have had the vehicle towed away for not functioning properly. The vehicle only have 129,000 miles.

Filed May 31, 2019 · Electrical · 143,000 miles · MO

The tipm is causing the windshield wipers to not work and the horn to blow sporadically whether car is being driven or sitting parked. The car still work but is a hazard to drive due to this electrical issue. I read that dodge is aware of the issue with the tipm and I am hoping that there is a recall or a way to fix this issue sense it is faulty and hazardous.

Filed Nov 27, 2018 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving. The failure occurred shortly after the contact began driving on the road. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new computer. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unknown. *tt

Questions about the 2010 Dodge Avenger electrical

Does the 2010 Dodge Avenger have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 40 complaints about the electrical of the 2010 Dodge Avenger, 25% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Avenger electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Dodge Avenger electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Avenger have the most electrical problems?

The Dodge Avenger model years with the most electrical complaints are 2008 (219 complaints), 2012 (109 complaints) and 2013 (98 complaints).

Other 2010 Dodge Avenger problems

Airbags 37Engine 28Acceleration 27Transmission 20Seat belts 15Brakes 14Steering 9Fuel system 8Driver assistance 7Body 6Lights 4Tires 4Visibility 4Wheels 3Locks 1Seats 1Suspension 1

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